Ms. Lauryn Hill is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and former member of the Fugees whose fusion of hip-hop, soul, R&B, reggae, and gospel made her one of the defining artists of her generation. With the Fugees, she helped turn the 1996 album The Score into a global breakthrough through recordings including “Killing Me Softly,” “Ready or Not,” and “Fu-Gee-La.” Her 1998 solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill produced “Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Ex-Factor,” “Everything Is Everything,” “Lost Ones,” and “To Zion,” topped the Billboard 200, and earned five Grammy Awards in a single ceremony, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist. Her later catalog includes MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 and individual releases and collaborations, while her career totals eight Grammy wins and 19 nominations through the 2026 awards.